1. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 1 Universität Hohenheim, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Livestock Systems Engineering (Director: Prof. Dr. T. Jungbluth) M. Samer; M, Hatem; H. Grimm; R. Doluschitz; T. Jungbluth by A N EXPERT SYSTEM FOR PLANNING AND DESIGNING MILKING PARLOUR CONSTRUCTIONS

2. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 2 Project Project Management: Prof. Dr. T. Jungbluth Prof. Dr. R. Doluschitz Prof. Dr. M. Hatem Sponsored by: The Egyptian Study Missions Developed by: M. Samer Running time of the project: February 2006 till December 2008 Revised by: PD Dr. habil. H. Grimm

3. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 3 Contents 1. Introduction 2. Material and Methods 4. Summary and Conclusion 3. Results and Discussion 3.2 Electronic Spark Map 3.3 Mathematical Model 3.1 Concrete Constructions 5. Project Status 6. Prospective 7. Timetable

4. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 4 Introduction The main task of the milking parlor constructions sub- model is to assist in planning and designing the milking center The sub-model (part 1) assists in deciding the values of the concrete layer dimensions of cow platform, alleys, parlor rooms, and collecting yard The model calculates the volume of the required concrete, and then the required amount of cement, iron rods, sand, and gravels. Subsequently, the model calculates the costs

5. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 5 Two designs of parlor constructions were configured MS-Excel is used to develop an electronic spark map (decision tree) Material and Methods A mathematical model was developed using the design parameters of the concrete constructions to calculate the required amount of building materials and the costs The mathematical model is then integrated into the spark map C# language is used to develop the expert system

6. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 6 Results and Discussion Concrete Constructions Figure 1. Concrete Construction for Parlor with Front Exit Alley

7. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 7 Results and Discussion Concrete Constructions Figure 2. Concrete Construction for Parlor without Front Exit Alley

8. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 8 Results and Discussion Electronic Spark Map Figure 3. Electronic Spark Map Milking Parlor Collecting Yard Parlor Rooms Building Materials Costs Calculation

9. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 9 Results and Discussion Electronic Spark Map Figure 3. Electronic Spark Map Milking Parlor 1 2

10. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 10 Results and Discussion Mathematical Model 1

11. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 11 Results and Discussion Mathematical Model 2 With Front Exit Without Front Exit

12. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 12 Results and Discussion Electronic Spark Map Figure 3. Electronic Spark Map Building Materials 1 2

13. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 13 Results and Discussion Mathematical Model 1

14. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 14 Results and Discussion Mathematical Model 2

15. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 15 Results and Discussion Mathematical Model 2

16. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 16 Results and Discussion Electronic Spark Map Figure 3. Electronic Spark Map Costs Calculation

17. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 17 Results and Discussion Mathematical Model

18. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 18 Results and Discussion User Interface Figure 4: User interface of input data of the spark map.

19. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 19 Results and Discussion User Interface Figure 5: User interface of output data of the spark map.

20. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 20 Summary and Conclusion The mathematical model is then integrated into the spark map A mathematical model and a spark map were developed Two designs of parlor concrete constructions were configured Most mathematical models can be integrated into spark maps to simplify the implementation

21. Agrartechnik Hohenheim 21 Thank You !